Turkish CUCUMBER-YOGURT SAUCE - CACIK

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Turkish CUCUMBER-YOGURT SAUCE -

CACIK

 

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00

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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation

Method

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2 cups plain soy yogurt

2 garlic cloves -- peeled and

crushed

1 Pinch salt

1 long -- English (seedless)

cucumber, peeled and finely diced

3 teaspoons dried mint -- crushed to a

fine powder

Salt and pepper to taste

1 Sprigs fresh mint or dill (garnish)

 

Combine the yogurt, garlic, and the pinch of salt in a

bowl. Add the cucumber and dried mint and blend well,

flavoring with the salt and pepper to taste. Cover and

refrigerate until chilled, at least an hour. Garnish

with mint and serve.

 

(Serves 6)

 

Total calories per serving: 72 Fat: 4 grams

Fiber: 1 gram

Carbohydrates: 5 grams Protein: 5 grams Sodium: 10

milligrams

 

Source:

" Vegetarian Journal, Sept 2000 "

S(Formatted by Chupa Babi in MC):

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 1 Calories;

trace Fat (1.9% calories from fat); trace Protein;

trace Carbohydrate; trace Dietary Fiber; 0mg

Cholesterol; 22mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Vegetable.

 

NOTES : This sauce, pronounced jah-juk, is similar to

the dish known as tzatzki in Greece and khiyar bi lben

in the Middle East. It goes well with kofte, stews,

and vegetables, or can be served as a dip with pita

bread or crudite.

 

 

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

 

 

 

 

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